DESCRIPTION - Melon seeds, also known as magaz in Hindi, are typically grayish-white and have a hard shell with a soft, white inner core. They are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, fats, and other nutrients. They lack a distinctive aroma but have a nutty, sweet flavor.

PREPARATION AND USE –

• Melon seeds are used in baking, bread cake topping, confectionery, supari, sweets, soft drinks, and snacks.
• The seeds are used to prepare delicious sweets such as halwas and fudges and salty snacks.
• Melon seeds can be used as mouth fresheners when mixed with nuts and spices.
• Melon seed paste is added to spicy meat dishes to thicken their consistency.
• The hard flesh of the melon fruit also goes to waste and is used to season various flours for making exotic breads. White melon seeds are fried and then used to make various types of cakes.
• Another innovative use of melon seeds is in cereals and fruit puddings.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –

• These seeds stimulate the immune and cardiovascular systems. They are believed to help regulate healthy blood fat levels and promote wound healing.
• The properties found in melon seeds are believed to help maintain healthy skin, nails, and nerves.
• Melon seeds contain high amounts of antioxidants, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc and protein.
• They also contain vitamins C and E, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated oils.
• They contain calcium, which is believed to be necessary for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth and is considered to help combat osteoporosis.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES – per 100g

• Energy (Kcal) - 554Kcal
• Protein - 36.05g
• Fat - 38.25g
• Carbohydrates - 16.46g